Ribbon Winners Only: Entries found=25

Color A On Topic

Sunset Elk - Julie S Johnson

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 27

Technique: 9
Impact: 9
Composition: 9

The maker of this photograph must certainly been thrilled to see this in the viewfinder as the shutter was carefully released. The late in the day exposure of both subject and background is good with a slight catch light in the eye. The rack is sharp and impressive.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Color B On Topic

. - Howard Winkler

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 27

Technique: 9
Impact: 9
Composition: 9

Beautiful nature capture. The polar bear, the landscape, sky, and sun, are all the subject. The bear walking into the scene is well placed. It is a complete nature story.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Color B On Topic

Yellowstone Elk - Sara B Boyd

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 26

Technique: 9
Impact: 9
Composition: 8

Classic Elk photograph. Exposure, focus, placement, environment are all captured. Good detail in the rack. Catch light in the eye.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Color B On Topic

Wading in the early morning - Bill H Down

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 25

Technique: 8
Impact: 9
Composition: 8

Nice art in nature shot. The subtle color in the water and Ibis, the movement seen in the water, and the softness of the light make this very artistic. I look at it and I see a large print on the wall.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Color B On Topic

How About Sharing??? - Joan C Dias

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 24

Technique: 9
Impact: 8
Composition: 7

Great food fight nature story. Shutter speed for freezing action in the pelicans and the water is right on target. The aperture allowed enough depth of field to be sharp throughout.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Color B On Topic

. - Howard Winkler

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 23

Technique: 7
Impact: 8
Composition: 8

The point of view of this photograph adds to its impact. That fish is about to become lunch! It is exposed well for the bear which makes it a bit over exposed overall. Excellent nature story and capture.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Color B On Topic

Peacock - Dorothy Finley

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 24

Technique: 8
Impact: 8
Composition: 8

Good nature pattern photograph. The feathers are well exposed and sharp. The color pops. The eyes have it.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Color B On Topic

Sandhill Crane & baby - Dorothy Finley

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 23

Technique: 8
Impact: 8
Composition: 7

Great capture of the chick and parent in subdued light. Good detail in feathers of both subjects. Because adult bird is facing slightly away from the camera makes it more about the chick. A crop of just the chick would also work.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Mono A On Topic

Hold That Pose - Julie S Johnson

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 25

Technique: 8
Impact: 9
Composition: 8

Another good "buffalo nickel" view of the Bison. Exposure and contrast are well controlled. The open mouth in a bellow adds to the nature story. Detail in fur and skin are sharp.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Mono B On Topic

Hanging out to dry - Bill H Down

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 27

Technique: 9
Impact: 9
Composition: 9

Good depth of field. The whole Anhinga is sharp yet the background is blurred. Good detail in the feathers. Sharp eye with catch light. A definitive nature photograph of an Anhinga.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Mono B On Topic

Im Looking at You! - G Daniels

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 26

Technique: 9
Impact: 9
Composition: 8

Up close and personal. Good depth of field so that beak and eyes are both sharp. Good exposure with detail in white and dark feathers. Subdued background.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Mono B On Topic

Great Catch # 2 - Tom Murray

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 25

Technique: 8
Impact: 9
Composition: 8

Good nature story with the catch. No distracting elements in background. Good exposure on feather details. A touch more contrast brought out the drama on my screen.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Novice On Topic

Breakfast Everglades National Park - Charles S Shultz

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 27

Technique: 9
Impact: 9
Composition: 9

Good nature story telling photograph. Good detail in both light and dark feathers. The talons are sharp in nature and focus. Waiting for a bit more light on the face and catch light in the eye can sometimes cause you to miss the photograph at hand. With digital, keep shooting.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Novice On Topic

Yukon grizzly destruction bay - Charles S Shultz

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 26

Technique: 8
Impact: 9
Composition: 9

Good definitive nature photograph of a Grizzly Bear. Good focus, exposure, and cropping. Colorful background does not distract. The open mouth with teeth showing and catch light in the eye add detail.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Novice On Topic

I'm looking at you. - Thomas Finley

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 25

Technique: 8
Impact: 8
Composition: 9

Good depth of field. Many times these close up portraits have either the eyes or the beak blurred. Here, both are sharp and well defined. Exposure of white feathers with sharp detail maintained is also a plus. No distractions in background. Good color in beak. Experiment with verticals with more of the bird showing along with the very close.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Novice On Topic

Yellowstone elk - Charles S Shultz

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 23

Technique: 8
Impact: 8
Composition: 7

Well exposed and focused elk. Light on face with shadows of rack or branches adds an unusual element of interest. The brightness of the out of focus branches in foreground are a bit distracting and might have at least been darkened a bit. Color is well balanced.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Novice On Topic

Love - Dan Smith

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 22

Technique: 7
Impact: 8
Composition: 7

I would guess the selected title has to do with the heart-shaped pattern of the swan as seen from above. The exposure is good but some areas of the white are blown out and lace detail. The face and neck areas are sharp and have great detail. The color on the beak is well captured. The reflective details add a touch of interest to the otherwise dark background.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Novice On Topic

Swan - Thomas Finley

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 22

Technique: 7
Impact: 7
Composition: 8

Exposure is excellent for a near mid-day photograph of a white bird. (The shadow is nearly directly below the Swan.) There is good detail in the feathers and catch light in the eye. The beak and dark area above it also well exposed. The drama is in the great curving of the neck. Loose pruned feathers add to the story.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Novice On Topic

Sand hills - Kristin Schlegel

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 22

Technique: 7
Impact: 7
Composition: 8

Good capture of the dominant Sand Hill Crane. Good detail in the feathers, beak, and red area of face. Having a mate adds to the story as they often travel in pairs. Environmental background is authentic and non-distracting.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Open Topic

A 2 Cruiser traffic Stop - G Daniels

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 28

Technique: 9
Impact: 10
Composition: 9

Drama in light, shadow, color, and contrast. Pulled over subject is on the phone. Very creative and unusual.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Open Topic

Baker Hallway - Sara B Boyd

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 27

Technique: 9
Impact: 9
Composition: 9

Deteriorating and abandoned places are sought after photographic subjects because of the stories they reveal. This one is classic right down to the peeling plaster, gang graffiti, and clutter. Black and white rendering helps the story to stand out. The perspective, down the hallway view, with its converging lines adds depth.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Open Topic

Alaska Backyard - Charles S Shultz

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 26

Technique: 8
Impact: 9
Composition: 9

Good side view of the two Mouse feeding on the branches. The shutter speed and aperture render the subjects in sharp detail. The green foliage, white birch tree and small purple blossoms pop in contrast to the subjects. Good catch lights in the eyes.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Open Topic

MOUNT BAKER - David A Cabana

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 25

Technique: 8
Impact: 8
Composition: 9

Unless the maker lives in a cabin at this location, the photographer has been blessed with great conditions for a beautiful landscape. The water, the clouds, the trees, the sky create layers of foreground, middle ground, and background working together to display the majesty of the mountain. Print an enlargement, frame it and put it on the wall.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Open Topic

Moose Eyed - Julie S Johnson

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 25

Technique: 9
Impact: 8
Composition: 8

Good story telling photograph. Moose is very sharp and well exposed. The eye has it. With the light coming through the wood, the Moose looks to have been superimposed on the photograph as a composite. That is a part of photographic art.

March 2018 - Wildlife - 3/6/2018

Open Topic

Wide Eyed - Adam L Berry

Judge: Richard Hunt Total Score: 23

Technique: 7
Impact: 8
Composition: 8

A fun dog heaven photograph. Most dogs would not get a choice steak cut like this, so I imagine some mischief to be involved. The eyes and tongue emphasize add to that story. Even though I might like to see more of the dog, the maker has zoomed in on the essentials of the story.